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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I assume your child is in 10th or 11th?

I recommend that you and your ex pick 3 schools that you think would be good fits for your child.  Go onto the NPC and see what would be expected to pay. 
I can't tell if your [b]ex can afford more and just has unrealistic expectations OR if that is just some random # pulled out.[/b]
But you need to get on the same page before applications are in.
If your ex has a cap, and your child wants to apply to schools above the cap - the answer is loans or not applying. [/quote]

I think it’s all of the above. He can absolutely afford more but picked a number based on unrealistic expectations and what he feels like paying. 
It doesn’t feel like I have the same luxury of paying what I “feel like” paying. 
I know a mom who drove Uber in addition to a full time job, to get her daughters through college. I would do the same if I had to, but don’t think I should have to. It makes me sad that my kid’s dad, in spite of big talk about how important college is, is not putting money where his mouth is. I am hoping that at some point he will understand reality and also care enough about his relationship with his son that he will be willing to support him financially.

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